Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Opening Day!

Let me start with a quick introduction. My name is Pam Morris and I have been a demonstrator with Stampin’Up! since 2001. In March of 2012 I made the decision to drop and sign back up under Mary. It was one of the best decisions I have made in all my years as a demo. Less than a week later I was contacted by a local stamper who was interested in getting back into stamping. I was thrilled to begin recruiting and couldn’t be happier to sign my first downline, Brian King. Weeeee…Let the fun begin, right? Little did I know that my business would put me smack dab in the middle of a Fish and a King! I feel that I have some pretty big shoes to fill but there is no place that I would rather be.

My project today is a long time favorite of mine. I have been making these envelope gift card holders for over 10 years. I keep them current by using Stampin’Up! products that are always on trend. I love the design and colors in the Seasons of Style Designer Series Paper that you can find in the 2013 Holiday Catalog. It pairs perfectly with the Very Merry Tags set. I have a picture tutorial to help you see how I made these cards that your friends and family would be thrilled to receive.

You first start with one of our standard envelopes. Score it at 4″ and then flip it and score again at 4″. I like to use my bone folder or stylus when scoring envelopes with my trimmer because it gives a deeper score through the layers. Once scored, open the envelope flap and fold in on the score lines as shown.

Add adhesive to the outside flap only and adhere a piece of 2 1/8 x 4 1/4 designer paper to the flap. When you open the envelope up you have a perfect sized pocket for a standard sized gift card or some cold hard cash if you wish.

You can tie it up with a ribbon or a belly band as i did. I took a piece of 1″ x 7″ card stock and loosely (so that you can easily slide it off) wrap it around and add your embellishment. I used stamped images and pop dotted them onto the belly band. You can also see that I glued the envelope onto a piece of 2 5/8 x 4 7/8 coordinating card stock to give it an extra layer of WOW.

I hope you learned a little something new today and will give these a try. It makes an impersonal gift card a gift from the heart!

Thank you for stopping by Tap Tap Stamp on my opening day. I hope you come back soon!

This is a wonderful project to use as your premier post! I’ll definitely be making use of your well-done directions to make some of these puppies. Hope you heal up completely ASAP, and CONGRATLATIONS on getting your blog up and running–can’t wait to see what’s next!

I liked your gift card holder idea! Thanks for the tip about scoring with the trimmer with the bone folder for a deeper score. Congrats on your new blog. Yep, I came via Mary Fish’s blog. You do have some wonderful and talented people with Brian and Mary and the rest of the Pals. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Thank you for the very good advice Teresita. I am going to figure out how to link my store before I post again. I am also going to start posting the item numbers as you suggest too. You are a doll for visiting and helping this new blogger out! Happy Stamping!

Congratulations Pam on joining us in the Blogging community. You are my up-up line as I am on Brian’s team. I’ve heard so many good things about you and now can’t wait to see what you are up to through your blog.

That would make me your Stampin’ Mema! I feel like I am finally in the loop. I am always a little late to the party but I eventually get there. So glad you came over here. I look forward to seeing more of you!

You are so sweet Donna! Thank you for the compliments. It was really hard coming up with a name I liked that wasn’t taken. I am excited about blogging although I think I got a little spoiled today being Mary’s guest stamper. But what a great way to start!

You did get a great start, Mary is awesome to give you the boost! I wish my original upline had been so supportive! I’ve been following Mary for years and she certainly has a lot of great ideas and great team members!

You have no idea how happy you just made me Cathy! I am thrilled that you made these easily. Being my first post, I was not sure how my tutorial would play out. Thank you for letting me know. I look forward to sharing more!

Thank you for the wonderful compliments Judy! I am so happy that you found inspiration here. Congrats on doing classes. That is my favorite thing about being a demo. I love to teach and share. Good luck with your Christmas class. I hope they like them!

Great project Pam! I make a different gift card holder but I love yours for cash and other shaped gift cards that aren’t just credit card size. One day perhaps I will join the blogging world, but for now I am content to follow you and other PALS and CASE your ideas. LOL

Congrats on a great blog Pam! I’m a big fan of Mary and Brian’s blogs, so thank you for adding another blog to my daily inspriation! Love this gift card holder and will definitley be making a few of these!

Thank you so much for joining me on My grand opening! Mary and Brian insure me daily too. I am starting with baby steps and plan on posting twice a week, on Sun and Wed. I am so happy you liked my project!

Love the tutorial and idea. Thanks. Where is the widget to follow your blog by email. I would really like to follow you. Please email me: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com when you have a widget so I can sign up. Thanks again and Merry Christmas.

I am so happy that you liked my project and want to follow me. I will try to troubleshoot the widget issue tomorrow and will email you when I figure it out myself. I have a bunch of people who are following me so I know it is somewhere. Stand by….

Hi there! This is a super-cute idea! I haven’t had time to read all of your comments, but I’m wondering if there’s a way to use the SU envelope maker for the beginning envelope, part? (I’d prefer to save the envies I have that need a lick/stick to go with cards in the regular mail). 🙂

I bet you could. I think you are onto a whole new design idea doing so! The only thing that you would need to tweak is the flap will be pointed instead of flat but I don’t think that will be a big issue. Good luck!

Hello Pam, This is definitely a GREAT first post for your new blog! I’m thrilled to be here today. I love your gift card holders and plan to CASE before the Chistmas holiday is over. Thanks for your neat & simple – my fav – idea! Best Wishes on your renewed adventure… Barb

Hi Pam, Awesome first post to introduce us to your new blog and the gift card holder is such a great gift for anytime of the year!! I came here through Mary Fish’s blog and am glad I found you. All the best with your blog and thank you for sharing this wondeful gift card holder. Merry Christmas!